Purple Frog: The government of Tamil Nadu established the Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund (TNESCF) to protect the purple frog and other lesser-known endangered species. Purple Frog is also known as the Maveli frog or Pignose Frog. It is believed to have coexisted with dinosaurs and has similarities to the Sooglossidae family of frogs […]
Tag: 26th Feb 2024
Shahpur Kandi Dam Project
Shahpur Kandi Dam Project: The completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage, situated at the Punjab-Jammu and Kashmir border, has effectively halted the flow of water from the River Ravi to Pakistan Shahpur Kandi Dam Project is located on the Ravi River in Pathankot district, Punjab, downstream from the existing Ranjit Sagar Dam. The water released […]
Permafrost : Study
Permafrost : Study Permafrost in the Arctic could release radon, a radioactive gas that has the potential to cause cancer, scientists have warned. Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals, break down in rocks, soil, and groundwater. It is an inert, colourless, and odourless gas. […]
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: The government released the broad findings of the All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey carried out between August 2022 and July 2023. Household Consumption Expenditure Survey is usually conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) every five years. This survey aims at generating estimates of household Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure […]
Sub-national Climate Fund
Sub-national Climate Fund: A delegation from the World Bank has arrived in Goa for talks with the state govt to set up the first sub-national climate resilient green fund. Sub-national Climate Fund is a global blended finance initiative to develop mid-size climate-resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions. Mission is to invest in subnational climate-smart infrastructure and […]
Hanooman : Series Of Large Language Models
Hanooman : Series Of Large Language Models In collaboration with the BharatGPT ecosystem led by IIT Bombay, Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) has introduced ‘Hanooman,’ a suite of Indic large language models trained across 22 Indian languages. It is a series of large language models (LLMs) that can respond in 11 Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, […]
647th Birth Anniversary Of Guru Ravidas
647th Birth Anniversary Of Guru Ravidas: Birth anniversary celebrations of Sant Guru Ravidas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Sant Ravidas at Varanasi. Guru Ravidas (1377-1528E.) was a renowned saint known for his contributions to the Bhakti movement. His devotional songs and verses made a lasting impact upon the Bhakti Movement. Guru Ravidas […]
Nihang Sikhs
Nihang Sikhs: Amid the recent standoff between the protesting farmers and the government, Nihang Sikh warriors have joined the protest, extending support to farmers facing off with security forces Nihangs, originally known as Akalis or Akali Nihangs, are a distinct warrior order within the Sikh community, known for their martial traditions, unique attire, and adherence […]
Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre
Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre: The Chief Justice of India, inaugurated the ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC)’ at the Supreme Court (SC) of India, marking a significant milestone in promoting holistic health within the judiciary. The AYUSH HWC is a collaborative effort between the SC and the All-India Institute of Ayurveda under the Ministry of […]
Pigeonpea : Development Of Improved Varieties
Pigeonpea : Development Of Improved Varieties A new fast-breeding protocol has been developed by scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to accelerate the development of improved varieties of pigeonpea, an essential legume crop for nutritional security in drylands. Traditionally, developing a new pigeonpea variety takes around 13 years, but […]
